Magnum Battery

The presence of a large assortment of batteries in retail outlets often causes much thought when choosing the right battery. To narrow your search and not to engage in “treasure hunting” in the future, it is better to choose one brand for yourself that will fully satisfy the needs for cold scroll current, capacity and duration of operation. One of the representatives of a reliable category of batteries are Magnum batteries. The main advantages of this brand, as well as the technical characteristics of such products will be described below.

Battery manufacturer Magnum

Magnum batteries manufactured in factories ACTEX in Russia (Irkutsk region) and in Kazakhstan. On the official website of the company, which is located at http://www.aktex.ru, there is information about all the products of this company.

For the manufacture of batteries, imported components are used, so the finished products are not inferior in quality to products manufactured in the EU. For the production of batteries only modern equipment is used, so the whole process is as automated as possible. Thanks to the use of advanced technologies, batteries of this brand have a longer period of effective operation.

Where are Magnum batteries used?

Magnum batteries are mainly used as starter batteries for various types of cars and special equipment. For cars, products of lower capacity are used.

Thanks to the use of electrodes made of an alloy containing calcium and antimony (Pb / Ca hybrid technology), it was possible to minimize the process of evaporation of the electrolyte and increase resistance to deep discharges. Using this technology allows you to make the product body non-separable, which significantly reduces the time spent on battery maintenance.

Hybrid technology is also in demand in the manufacture of powerful batteries. For trucks, Magnum batteries with a capacity of more than 100 Ah are produced.

Applied technologies and their features

The bulk of the batteries produced by hybrid technology. To minimize the financial costs of producing batteries without significant changes in their technical qualities in a battery manufactured in this way, only negative plates contain calcium. Positive electrodes are made with the addition of antimony, but due to the peculiarity of the chemical reaction when charging the battery, it is enough to make only minus plates of calcium alloy to significantly reduce gas formation.

Thanks to the use of calcium alloy, self-discharge is significantly reduced, and the battery itself can withstand a deeper discharge, without significant consequences. Unlike the more advanced calcium acid batteries these cost much less.

Technical specifications

According to the technical characteristics, Magnum batteries can vary greatly. A new product is selected depending on the engine capacity of the machine on which it is planned to install the battery, so before you go shopping, you need to learn how to choose the right battery for the main parameters.

For cars

The most popular models of Magnum batteries for passenger cars are products with capacities ranging from 60 to 90 ah. The length of such batteries is 242 - 353 mm. width - 175 mm, and height - 190 mm.The starting current for such devices can reach 700 A.

Depending on the generation of the battery, the cold scroll current may vary slightly (with more modern ones, it will be higher).

For trucks

For trucks under the brand name "Magnum" batteries with a capacity of 132, 190 and 230 Ah are produced. Products also differ in length, which is in the range 513 - 518 mm, width - 182 - 273 and height - 210 - 240 mm. The maximum discharge current of the Magnum battery for trucks is 1350 A.

As a rule, the main characteristics of the product are indicated on its body, so it will not be difficult to independently select the most suitable battery for the machine. Batteries can be manufactured in different polarity, which should also be considered when selecting a new product.

The manufacturer gives a 36 month warranty, but the actual shelf life, with proper battery care, will be at least 5 years.

Service and Charging

The Magnum battery is a low-maintenance product, so you will have to open the covers periodically and add water. The focus should be on timely recharging. Hybrid batteries are best recharged with automatic chargers. Such devices allow you to restore the battery capacity as safely as possible.

If an old-style charger is used, in which there is a knob for adjusting the current strength, then the most suitable mode for any battery is to supply current to the battery terminals in a certain mode. The current strength, in this case, should be up to 10 percent of the battery capacity. The charging time in this way is about 10 hours.

How to find out the release date and decrypt the code

During long-term storage of the battery, its plates begin to become covered with deposits, which lead to a decrease in the capacity and magnitude of the inrush current. Therefore, it is worth purchasing "fresh batteries" that did not have time to lie down in warehouses and counters.

The product release date can be found on the top cover. This parameter is indicated on the housing by a 4-digit mark. The first two - indicate the serial number of the month in the year, the last - the year of release. For example, code 0119 indicates that the battery was manufactured in January 2019. Thus, it is possible to determine the year of manufacture on any battery produced at AKTEC plants.

Did you have or have a battery Magnum battery? Then tell us in the comments about your impressions about him, this will greatly help other motorists and will make the material more complete and accurate.

Reviews

Vladimir city ​​of St. Pererburg
The Magnum 6st-60ach battery is perfect for installation on domestic cars. A feature of this model is the lack of the need to open the lid and add water.

Nikolay. Moscow
Good battery at an affordable price. The car starts easily in any frost.

Gregory. Krasnodar city
Thanks to the installation of the Magnum battery, the need for frequent replacement of spark plugs has completely disappeared.